Upstairs at Caroline — Restaurant in Austin

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Upstairs at Caroline during my stay in Austin, TX, and I can't wait to share my amazing experience with you all! This hidden gem tucked away in the heart of the city is an absolute delight.

Let me start by saying that the atmosphere at Upstairs at Caroline is simply enchanting. As you step onto the rooftop, you're greeted with stunning views of the Austin skyline, creating a truly magical setting. The vibrant and lively ambiance immediately sets the tone for a memorable evening.

The bar menu at Upstairs at Caroline is extensive, offering a wide range of delicious cocktails, wines, and craft beers. Their skilled mixologists craft each drink with precision and creativity, ensuring a unique and enjoyable experience. I highly recommend trying their signature cocktails like the "Caroline Sunset" or the refreshing "Rooftop Breeze" – they are pure perfection!

One of the standout features of Upstairs at Caroline is their delectable food offerings. From small plates to share with friends to mouthwatering entrees, their menu is a culinary adventure waiting to be explored. The kitchen staff takes great pride in using locally sourced ingredients, which adds an extra touch of freshness to every dish. Don't miss out on their scrumptious flatbreads, sliders, or their mouthwatering Texas-style barbecue – they are absolute must-tries!

What sets Upstairs at Caroline apart from other rooftop bars is the exceptional service provided by their friendly and attentive staff. From the moment you arrive, you're warmly greeted and made to feel like a valued guest. The staff's knowledge of the menu and their willingness to offer recommendations further enhances the overall dining experience.

Whether you're a visitor or a local, Upstairs at Caroline is a destination that should not be missed. This rooftop bar/hotel is a perfect spot to unwind after a long day, catch up with friends, or simply enjoy the breathtaking views. Trust me when I say that the combination of great ambiance, delectable food, and impeccable service will leave you with memories to cherish.

So, if you're looking for a rooftop bar/hotel that offers a delightful experience in Austin, make sure to stop by Upstairs at Caroline. It's a place where good times are guaranteed, and I can't wait for you to...

My gf and I were both off work early on Friday so we decided to go out for a couple drinks at happy hour.

We liked the vibe at Upstairs at Caroline, and it’s dog friendly which is important to us since we take our dog Lolly everywhere. (I will say the weekends are filled with bachelorette parties, but where isn’t in downtown Austin).

Their happy hour for Friday was $3 tacos and $8 “Bad life choices” which is a house frozen (normally $12).

My gf and I both got two tacos and a bad life choice. The “frozen” bad life choice was a bad drink choice, it tasted like watered down watermelon juice with a little bit of vodka- awful drink with no flavor, I put quotes on frozen because it was partially frozen when we got it.

The tacos I got were the chicken and brisket, I definitely wouldn’t get tacos here again ever. The meats on both were very flavorless, not even worth $3.

After I ordered us each and espresso martini because I wanted a good drink after being disappointed by the bad life choice drink. The espresso martini was eh, nothing special and definitely not worth the $16 price tag. (I Iive in Austin and go out often so I know that is a standard price but usually everywhere they’re good). No foam or anything.

The service started out great but ended up being pretty bad. They took our order within a few minutes of sitting down and brought the food fast. As you can see in the pictures neither drinks came full (pics are before I even took a drink). I partially think the reason the drinks were so bad is because the service was bad. The frozen cocktail I ordered was mainly un-frozen by the time I got it, and the espresso martini had no foam- which means these drinks both probably sat at the service well waiting for the server to bring them to us. Or the bartender sucks, either way.

I’d say this is a cool day time vibe that’s dog friendly, but don’t come expecting good...

Cool little place- not enough staff, the girls working upstairs were just running their legs off!

I had called a few days ago and talked to the events coordinator, I had a group of 11 people gathering for a birthday and because they don’t take reservations, I thought I’d check to see how I could get my group together up there. They wanted to charge me 750.00 dollars just to reserve a table??? What could possibly make them think that was even remotely a realistic price! That’s not including food, drinks, nothing but the table!😳

We’re talking about a place that serves 4.00 dollar tacos.

Because you can’t bring outside food in/deserts, I get that, it’s fine. I called to ask about ordering cupcakes ahead of time to make sure everyone got one. Cupcakes for the chocolate zucchini cake are 2.95 cents each. When I talked to the pastry chef she said she could make a cake. Great, perfect, let’s do that!

Tonight, when I went to pick the cake up from the restaurant downstairs, I wasn’t given a check/invoice, nothing until she ran the card and brought me the check to sign. It was $175.00 dollars!! I was in shock, then she told me they’d originally wanted to charge $400.00 dollars, I replied that I couldn’t fathom how a cupcake turned into cake order was priced out like that! I’m still shaking my head over it, what are these people thinking? I refused to pay that exorbitant amount.

They did finally concede to charging me for “cupcake rates” and the cake still cost 75.00.

Math skills are also questionable!

You’d think I was having a wedding reception or something with those prices!

This Austin business has lost...